Kudos to Lowey for committee post

In the 113th Congress, our own Congresswoman Nita Lowey serves as the top-ranking member on the Appropriations Committee, no small achievement, given it is one of the most powerful committees in the House.

U.S. Rep. Lowey has had a stellar 24-year career in Congress, distinguished by hard work, an unfailing advocacy for progressive goals, and a solid ability to work constructively across party lines. Who better to hold this well deserved position, particularly in times like these, when we are dealing with a deep and ongoing economic crises, the very real fallout from Superstorm Sandy and other natural disasters. At this time, more than any other, the sensibilities of the members of this committee is paramount.

In addition, when the Democratic Caucus voted to elect Rep. Lowey to this seat, it also broke the glass ceiling of the Appropriations Committee. Congresswoman Lowey is, in fact, the first woman in American history selected for this influential position. Again, no small achievement.

So, given all of the issues currently facing our country - the expiring tax reductions for middle-class families; the need to reduce spending while maintaining essential services; the desperate need for job creation and relief to those most affected by Sandy and other natural disasters; support needed to improve our schools and health care system; the condition of our aged and crumbling infrastructure; and our need to ensure security at home and abroad - I applaud the Democratic caucus for electing Congresswoman Lowey to this position.

Drew Claxton

Peekskill

The writer is deputy mayor, City of Peekskill.

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Kudos to Lowey for committee post

In the 113th Congress, our own Congresswoman Nita Lowey serves as the top-ranking member on the Appropriations Committee, no small achievement, given it is one of the most powerful committees in the

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